March 24 2016 will forever go down as one of the darkest days in football history, as the sport loses one of its most-loved sons and innovators, Johan Cruyff, who passed away from cancer aged 68.
Announced by his official website, the Dutch star died peacefully in his Barcelona home after a battle with lung cancer, one which he described as “2-0 up at half time, on match I am sure I will end up winning,” in February.
We at Forza Italian Football would like to join with all who offer their sincerest condolences to the legend’s friends and family at this time.
Below are just some of the tributes pouring in for the three-time Ballon d’Or winner.
We'll always love you, Johan. Rest in peace
https://t.co/OOKLgPnAyv— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 24, 2016
Johan Cruyff 1947-2016 (RIP)
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Meer https://t.co/rPjPG2epxj pic.twitter.com/QcVfmeJINu— Johan Cruyff (@JohanCruyff) March 24, 2016
Ha cambiato il gioco per sempre, da giocatore e da mister. #14VoorAltijd , buon viaggio Johann Cruijff .
— Massimiliano Allegri (@OfficialAllegri) March 24, 2016
Il calcio ha perso oggi una delle sue leggende: riposa in pace, #Cruyff pic.twitter.com/LIdy7cjYSp
— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) March 24, 2016
Campione immenso, grande avversario in quella finale di Coppa Campioni del '73. Ciao Johan non ti dimenticheremo mai pic.twitter.com/b1mdGU7pwI
— JuventusFC (@juventusfc) March 24, 2016
A great rival for #ACMilan, an idol and mentor to Marco Van Basten: goodbye Johan #Cruyff, you will be missed!
— AC Milan (@acmilan) March 24, 2016
Sad to hear that Johan Cruyff has died. Football has lost a man who did more to make the beautiful game beautiful than anyone in history.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 24, 2016
From 2014, @donaldgmcrae's interview with Johan Cruyff https://t.co/PVAxcgudxa pic.twitter.com/1szzOslWhs
— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) March 24, 2016
Wonderful photo of Johan Cruyff taking a corner-kick in Murcia, 1974. ???? pic.twitter.com/PPUo3i3Dyg
— Football__Tweet (@Football__Tweet) March 24, 2016
Like George Best, the only peer he ever had, if you want to know what Johan Cruyff's legacy is, next time you're at a game, look around you.
— Danny Baker (@prodnose) March 24, 2016
Johan Cruyff: A revolutionary player. Best ever Dutch player. The talisman of one of the best teams ever: Holland 74. Total football.
— osvaldo ardiles (@osvaldooardiles) March 24, 2016
Was privileged to interview Johan #Cruyff on occasion. Always an education, always fascinating. He spoke as eloquently as he played. RIP.
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) March 24, 2016
Thank you Johan Cruyff for showing the world how to play beautiful, total football. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/mEBRdLNbdg
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) March 24, 2016
Former Ajax and Barcelona great Johan Cruyff has died at the age of 68: https://t.co/2EmigABTF3 pic.twitter.com/UvP4eXy9KE
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 24, 2016
RIP Johan Cruyff – one of football’s greatest everhttps://t.co/6zylru7Z1j pic.twitter.com/OuoJHEO5Py
— Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) March 24, 2016
Everyone at the Club sends their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Johan Cruyff. One of the greats. pic.twitter.com/hhY3gKPJYP
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 24, 2016
RIP Johan Cruyff. One of the best players to ever play the beautiful game. So good they named a turn after him. ???? pic.twitter.com/9gj1b6Ao8d
— Premier League (@EPLBible) March 24, 2016
Met grote verslagenheid hebben we kennisgenomen van het overlijden van Johan Cruijff. Woorden schieten tekort.
— KNVB (@KNVB) March 24, 2016
